Computer-Guided Oral Reading versus Independent Practice: Comparison of Sustained Silent Reading to an Automated Reading Tutor That Listens

2013 ◽  
Vol 49 (2) ◽  
pp. 249-276 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jack Mostow ◽  
Jessica Nelson-Taylor ◽  
Joseph E. Beck
Keyword(s):  
Oral Reading ◽  
Silent Reading ◽  
Sustained Silent Reading ◽  
Independent Practice ◽  
Reading Tutor

Vocabulary Learning in Uninstructed Silent Reading and Story Rewriting

2009 ◽  
Vol 158 ◽  
pp. 97-134
Author(s):  
Sandra Siok Lee
Keyword(s):  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Short Story ◽  
Vocabulary Learning ◽  
School Setting ◽  
Silent Reading ◽  
Extended Period ◽  
Operational Definition ◽  
Sustained Silent Reading ◽  
Extensive Reading ◽  
Reading Research

Abstract A current issue in L2 reading research is whether extensive reading promotes vocabulary development. This study examined vocabulary acquisition in uninstructed silent reading of a short story with and without a vocabulary list followed by a story rewriting task. Time constraints of a public school setting prevented an extended period of study required for extensive reading research, but vocabulary learning strategies and outcomes of this study are applicable to extensive reading. This study also explored Hinkel’s (2006) recommendation to modify the goal of extensive reading programs to meet the pedagogical ideal of integrated skills learning, that is, reading and vocabulary learning. Questioning the traditional goal of extensive reading to read relatively quickly for general ideas, Hinkel (2006) also proposes that it should draw learner attention to some aspect of language such as vocabulary. Similarly, Nation (2005) emphasizes need for deliberate vocabulary learning in extensive reading which should form a substantial and obligatory part of language courses (p.15). Due to the assumption that uninstructed sustained silent reading encourages students to read widely, I will refer to research on “extensive reading,” using Hinkel’s (2006) and Day, Omura, and Hiramatsu’s (1991) operational definition of sustained silent reading as extensive reading for pleasure over time.

scholarly journals MENINGKATKAN MINAT BACA, KEMAMPUAN MEMAHAMI BACAAN, DAN BERPIKIR KRITIS SISWA MELALUI PENERAPAN SUSTAINED SILENT READING (SSR) DAN READING RESPONSE [IMPROVING STUDENTS' READING INTEREST, READING COMPREHENSION, AND CRITICAL THINKING THROUGH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SUSTAINED SILENT READING (SSR) AND READING RESPONSE]

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 126
Author(s):  
Listya Marmita
Keyword(s):  
Reading Comprehension ◽  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Silent Reading ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Class Action ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Sustained Silent Reading ◽  
Reading Response ◽  
The Many ◽  
Reading Interest

<div><p class="1eAbstract-text">Reading is one of the many skills which is taught in Indonesian language lessons. During lessons, students are usually asked to read a passage of text and answer comprehension questions. This makes reading activities less interesting. Since students are not able to find enjoyment in reading and they gain limited vocabulary. Consequently, students think that the Indonesian language is hard to master. Students’ reading interest, reading comprehension and critical thinking skills are low. This situation has urged the researcher to apply Sustained Silent Reading (SSR) and Reading Response as an alternative solution to the problem, as an act of improvement. Through the method of class action research, this research aims to describe the process of implementing Sustained Silent Reading (SSR) and Reading Response; analyse the development of students’ reading interest, reading comprehension and critical thinking skills; and also to describe the constrains during the implementation. Data has been collected with field notes, observation and scores of the students’ work using rubrics. The research consists of 3 cycles after which data was processed qualitatively and analysed descriptively. The research showed that students’ reading interest, comprehension and critical thinking skill had improved.</p></div>

Speech Recognition Software Contributes to Reading Development for Young Learners of English

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 60-74 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kenneth Reeder ◽  
Jon Shapiro ◽  
Jane Wakefield ◽  
Reg D'Silva
Keyword(s):  
English Language Learners ◽  
Speech Recognition ◽  
Reading Fluency ◽  
Oral Reading ◽  
Grade Level ◽  
Oral Reading Fluency ◽  
Classroom Instruction ◽  
Regular Classroom ◽  
Speech Recognition Software ◽  
Reading Tutor

Thirty-six English language learners aged 6;8 to 12;6 years received practice with The Reading Tutor, which uses speech recognition to listen to oral reading and provides context-sensitive feedback. A crossover research design controlled effects of classroom instruction. The first subgroup worked with the software for 3.5 months, and following a week's crossover period, the second subgroup worked for a subsequent 3.5 months. Both groups were assessed to obtain comparable gains both in regular classroom with English as an Additional Language (EAL) support and in the classroom condition with EAL support plus the Reading Tutor. Oral reading fluency was assessed by the DIBELS measure. Fluency was also calculated by the program, and grade level of materials mastered was assessed by the software's logs. Both groups made significant gains in oral reading fluency and grade level of materials mastered, according to measures internal to the software. For one period, gains in fluency following experience with the program appeared to have been slightly larger than gains with regular classroom instruction and EAL support only.

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